A 2002 course by Brendan McGroarty and Sally Montgomery at Catholic University of America “considers methods of actor training in the light of various spiritual traditions.”
A 2014 course by Frederick Schmidt at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary “Explores biblical texts, historical traditions, and modern approaches to the art of spiritual direction/guidance and its place in
the church today; relationship of spiritual direction to counseling, therapy, and mentoring.”
A 2017 course by Jessica Starling examines “acts of self-discipline in a variety of cultural contexts, including Eastern (Jain, Hindu, Buddhist), Western (Stoic, Christian mystic), and modern secular (eco-activism, fasting diets, and extreme exercise regimes)” and through this “various understandings of the self, the body, desire, liberation and virtue.”
A 2014 course by Francis McAloon at Fordham University “provides a solid grounding in the history of Christian spirituality, both east and west.”
A 2014 course by Mady Fraser at Phillips Theological Seminary reflects “on the practice of hospitality as a spiritual discipline.”
A 2012 course by Ifeoma Kwesi at Oakwood University offers a “biblical, theological, historical and practical study of spiritual formation for Christian ministry.”
A 2007 course by Kenneth Parker at Saint Louis University designed “to broaden our understanding of the rich history and heritage of Christian spirituality.”
A 2014 course by Benjamin Wall at Houston Graduate School of Theology is a “study of the reciprocal relationship of theology and spirituality for development of a foundation for spiritual formation and direction.”
A 2010 course by Gordon Lindbloom at Lewis & Clark College “on understanding the ways spirituality and religion inform and influence the lives of clients and of counselors.”
A 2013 course by Joseph Boenzi at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology “offers a general history of the life, work and thought of this missionary, bishop, founder and doctor of the Church.”
